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@Jonathan - no tone pot, just volume.

Maybe if I read the link first before asking I'll find out on my own

Thanks for the info, Brad. How would I discover the value of the current pot?

The pup is nice and strong. It really sounds like a ground problem. I'm thinking if I simply replace the volume pot that may do the trick - the jack looks to be in pretty good shape. It looks a tad ragged in there. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/11140_photo_3.jpg Any suggestions on a rep...

I'm thinking about replacing volume pot on an old Dickerson. Any suggestions as well?

I think you got the picture posting down pat now

Thanks for the feedback guys. Here's the crazy thing - it's not felt - instead, it's some sort of texture (the closest thing I can compare to the like the aftermarket spray-on truck bedliner. So it's not like I can pull felt back - typically that's what's on the bottom of these things. Of course I n...

Hell it's on the bottom. If I knew where to cut I'd just make a cover for the hole.

Getting an annoying buzz in my old Dickerson. I wouldn't mind cleaning up and maybe replacing some of the electronics, but I have no idea how to get in it. I've seen this same lap steel with a kidney shaped opening on the underneath but that's not the case here. I've included a pic of the bottom. An...

Go ahead, rub it in.

Gorgeous. I'm constantly amazed by the talent I see when people build their own musical instruments. I am not worthy...

Hi folks! New to the boards, and new to the instrument. Figured learning to play was cheaper than a motorcycle (and possibly less dangerous) if I was going to have a mid-life crisis :lol: I picked up a Dickerson in what I think is pretty darn good shape. One of the gears on the tuner is stripped - o...